The contact owns a 2001 Lincoln LS. The contact stated while driving 10 MPH the contact heard an abnormal noise. The contact was able to pull over on the side of the road and the contact noticed the front passenger side tire had separated from the joint. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic and the mechanic stated that the vehicle was experiencing a similar failure as the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 00V359001 (Suspension). The dealer was contacted, and the dealer stated that the vehicle was not under any recalls. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted, and the manufacturer stated that the vehicle was not under the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 00V359001 (Suspension) and advised that contact the federal safety agency. The failure mileage was 114,000.
The worst 2001 Lincoln LS problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
Problems by type
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- Suspension110
- Airbags33
- Engine31
- Visibility16
- Electrical14
- Steering14
- Transmission14
- Brakes13
- Acceleration11
- Body11
- Wheels9
- Lights7
- Seats4
- Seat belts3
- Fuel system2
- Tires2
- Driver assistance1
- Locks1
Specific symptoms reported on the 2001 Lincoln LS
Ball joint 99Airbag light 13Grinding brakes 13Power windows 11Stalling 9Headlights 6Check engine light 5Engine failure 5Jerking 5Misfire 5Wipers 5
Recalls 1
Suspension: front: control arm: lower ball joint
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The front suspension lower ball joints were not tightened to specifications when they were attached to the lower control arms.
- Risk
- If the ball joint attaching nuts are not adequately tightened, they can loosen and, ultimately, result in fracture of the ball joint stud. If the ball joint fractures, control of the vehicle could be affected, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the torque on the two ball joint attaching nuts. Vehicles with loose ball joint attaching nuts will either have the fasteners tightened to specification, or if necessary, the ball joints will be replaced.
Recall number 00V359001 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2001 Lincoln LS 135
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- This article supersedes TSB 19-2026 to update the vehicle model years affected
- Some 2000 and newer Ford, Lincoln and Mercury vehicles equipped with aluminum body panels may exhibit...
- Excessive electrical system current draw which could result in a discharged battery and a no crank...
- Wds cop kit diagnostic tip - coil on plug (cop) ignition systems - engine misfire or rough running. tt
- Safety belt retraction speed. tt
- Water/moisture in cop wells - DTC P0301-P0308 - 3.9L engine - vehicles built through 5/1/2004. tt
- Unusual engine noise or engine knock concerns due to regular fuel. tt
- Safety belt web stop button service. eh
- AM FM and cellular phone reception interference . eh
- AM/FM and cellular phone reception interference - service tip. tt
2001 Lincoln LS fuel economy
Official EPA estimates in miles per gallon (MPGe for electric). Ranges cover trims that share the same engine.
| Engine | Drive | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.0L 6‑cyl | RWD | 15-16 | 23 | 18-19 |
| 3.9L 8‑cyl | RWD | 15 | 22 | 17 |
What 2001 Lincoln LS owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
The contact owns a 2001 Lincoln LS. The contact stated while driving 15 MPH, the front suspension ball joint detached. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic; however, it was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact related the failure to the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 00V359001 (Suspension). The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 114,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 lincoln ls. The contact stated while driving 45 MPH, the contact heard an abnormal popping sound coming from underneath the vehicle. The contact stated that the vehcile began to shake back and forth violently which caused the contact to pull the vehicle over to side of the road. The contact had the vehicle towed back to his residence. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact who is a certified mechanic diagnosed the vehicle with a fractured ball joint. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 148,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 lincoln ls. While driving 55 MPH, the engine overheated and stalled. Additionally, the contact stated that the driver's door handle fractured. The vehicle was taken to be diagnosed by an independent mechanic. The mechanic was unable to retrieve a fault code. The contact was informed that the antifreeze reservoir needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The dealer and manufacturer were not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 99,999.
Air bag clockspring defective. Vehicle needs clockspring replacement as airbags currently will not inflate in the event of an accident.
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 lincoln ls. The contact stated that the brake, air bag, and traction warning indicators illuminated. In addition, while driving at any speed, the vehicle shook abnormally and hesitated to accelerate. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 00v359001 (suspension). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was not available.
On two occasions my car suspension had failed. I am just lucky I was not on the highway or I could have been fatally wounded. I can not believe I never received any notices about the suspension recall. The first instance I was driving in my driveway and the car completely dropped down on the tires and could not move the vehicle. The second instance I was driving and the suspension fell on a regular road not a fast highway. It had cost me $250.00 to have it towed both times because it could not be moved by driving. In addition the second failure cost me $175.00 because the front tires were ruined. For the repair work on both instances cost me $125.00 each time totaling another $250.00 . So because of someone's failure to tighten nuts it cost me $675.00 , and not to mention the risk of losing my life. Terrifying to say the least.
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 lincoln ls. While driving at an unknown speed, the horn was depressed and failed to sound and the air bag warning indicator illuminated. The failure recurred continuously. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the clock spring failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 145,000. Updated 04/12/16.
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 lincoln ls. While driving at various speeds, the air bag warning indicator illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where a connector was replaced, but the remedy failed to repair the vehicle. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the air bag control module failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failures. The approximate failure mileage was 142,834.
Drivers side rear door can not be opened from out side the car can be opened from cabin side. Passenger side rear door can not be opened from out side the car or from cabin side. Failure occured in early january 2016. Presents unsafe inconvienent space for passengers if used. Occred parked in drive way.
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Questions about the 2001 Lincoln LS
Is the 2001 Lincoln LS reliable?
Owners have filed 240 complaints about the 2001 Lincoln LS, 2.6 times a typical LS model year. It is one of the years we flag to avoid.
What is the 2001 Lincoln LS year score?
The 2001 Lincoln LS scores 40 out of 100 (below average). The score compares it with the other model years of the Lincoln LS: 75 is a typical year, 50 means twice the usual complaints, and serious complaints and recalls lower it.
What is the most common problem with the 2001 Lincoln LS?
Suspension, with 110 complaints, typically around 95,000 miles. Next is airbags (33).
How many recalls does the 2001 Lincoln LS have?
1 recall, covering suspension.
What gas mileage does the 2001 Lincoln LS get?
Official estimates for the 2001 Lincoln LS range from 17 to 19 mpg combined. The most efficient version (3.0L 6-cyl, RWD) gets 15-16 city and 23 highway.
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